Yuvaraj, the sole accused, in the sessions case in S.C.No.14 of 2013, pending before the learned Principal Sessions Judge, Erode, seeks transfer of the sessions case to some other Court since he was denied of fair trial.

2. On 17.8.2012, in her house, in Balaji Nagar, Lakkampatti Village, Gobichettipalayam, one Santhamani was found murdered. Her jewels were also found missing. It is murder for gain. Initially, a case in Crime No.539 of 2012 under Section 174 Cr.P.C. was registered. Later, in the course of investigation, it was altered to Section 302 and 380 IPC.

3. In this connection, Yuvaraj, the petitioner was arrested. He was remanded to judicial custody. On conclusion of his investigation, the Investigation Officer filed final report under Section 173(2) Cr.P.C. for offences under Sections 302 and 380 IPC, before the learned Judicial Magistrate No-I, Gobichettipalayam. The learned Magistrate committed the case to the Court of Principal Sessions Judge, Erode.

4. The learned Sessions Judge directed the prosecution to produce its witnesses on 11.03.2013. On 11.03.2013, as part of certain Nationwide agitation, the Advocates in Erode and in other places have boycotted the